HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/14/2023I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of November 14, 2023
which were approved by the City Council on November 28, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of November
2023.
(S E A L)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
11:30 A96rpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, 602 N.
Staples St., 2nd Floor Board Room (Rm. 210)
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain, Antwine Charles, CCPD.
Chaplain, Antwine Charles, Corpus Christi Police Department, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Josh Garcia, Senior at W.B. Ray High School.
Josh Garcia, Senior at W.B. Ray High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. SECURITY BRIEFING
Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box provided a security briefing.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1-4)
1. 23-1865 Proposition A Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni provided an update on Proposition A. The City will continue
working with committees, Buccaneer Commission, Visit Corpus Christi, and United
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. The City Secretary and City Manager will advise
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City Council of next steps. A special council meeting to canvass the official election
results will be held on Friday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. The 1/8 cent sales tax for the
arena expires September 1, 2025 and the 1/8 cent sales tax for the seawall expires on
March 1, 2026.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's desire for the City to discontinue the relationship with the Hunden Group; and a
request for a workshop to discuss Proposition A projects.
2. 23-1816 South Texas Military Advocacy Trip to D.C. Recap, presented by Ryan
Skrobarczyk, Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk presented an overview of
South Texas Military Task Force (STMTF) Washington D.C. Military Advocacy Trip as
follows: attendees and advocates; meetings conducted; STMTF priorities; and task
force follow-up.
Council Members, Director Skrobarczyk, and Executive Director of STMTF Kresten
Cook discussed the following topics: the average salary of employees on base is over
$100,000 per year with benefits; the air show at Naval Air Station Kingsville was not
discussed during this trip; and area representatives met with U.S. Representative Henry
Cuellar who is on the House Armed Services Committee.
3. 23-1818 Staff Announcement:
Brett Van Hazel - Director of Asset Management
Cecilia Orozco - Assistant Director of Communications
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced Brett Van Hazel as the Director of Asset
Management. Mr. Van Hazel will continue assisting with engineering services.
City Manager Zanoni announced Cecilia Orozco as Assistant Director of
Communications. Ms. Orozco has over eight years of communication experience and
will oversee the 311 Call Center and the Marketing Division.
4. 23-1834 American Planning Association (APA) State Planning Conference Recap,
presented by Daniel McGinn, Director of Planning & Community Development
Director of Planning & Community Development Daniel McGinn presented information on
the American Planning Association (APA): keynote welcome speaker -Council Member
Everett Roy; historic preservation plan gold planning achievement award; planning
excellence award; local APATX chapter leadership; Padre Island mobile workshop;
downtown/historic preservation mobile workshop; and planning and development
services staff with Council Member Campos and Planning Commissioner Hedrick.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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Kresten Cook, 4718 Mars Hill Dr., spoke in support of South Texas Military Task Force.
The following citizens expressed concern about adult books made available in the young
adult section of public libraries: Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St. and Victoria
Holland, 235 Ohio Ave.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., stated concern about the storm water fees program.
The following citizens spoke against Industrial District Agreements discussed in closed
session, Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr., Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., and
Eduardo Canales, 7021 Bevington Dr.
Robin Sandbach, 4406 Coventry Lane, spoke about books at the library.
Susie Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke about the importance of involving the community
regarding Proposition A.
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave., spoke about available services at public libraries and
the annual report from the Library Board.
Roseanne Norman, 4629 Monette Dr., expressed concern about adult books made
available in the young adult section of public libraries, and asked to be considered for an
appointment to the Library Board.
Ginny Cross, 602 N. Staples St., spoke in support of Industrial District Agreements.
The following citizens submitted a written public comment which are attached to the
minutes: John Weber, 609 Naples St. and Mariah Boone, 710 Ponder St.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
5. 23-1817 Airport Board (1 vacancy)
Island Strategic Action Committee (2 vacancies)
Landmark Commission (5 vacancies)
Library Board (5 vacancies)
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board (8 vacancies)
Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (North Beach) Board (5 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
Airport Board:
Appointed: Travis Patterson
Island Strategic Action Committee:
Appointed: Stephen Armstrong (At -Large Residential Property Owner) and Cheryl D.
Segrest (At -Large Residential Property Owner)
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Landmark Commission:
Reappointed: Gordon E. Landreth (At -Large Architect), Cheryl M. McLaughlin (At -Large
Historian), Armando Mendez (At -Large), and Veronica D. Wilson (At -Large)
Appointed: Melissa Espinoza (At -Large)
Library Board:
Appointed: Joan Carrillo, Patricia Craig, Melinda De Los Santos, Carrie Moore, and
Dolores G. Rabon
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board:
Reappointed: Brent Chesney (Nueces County), Paulette Guajardo (City), Mike Pusley
(City), Michael T. Hunter (City), Roland Barrera (City), Gil Hernandez (City), Jim Klein
(City), Everett Roy (City), and Daniel R. Suckley (City -Chairman)
Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (North Beach) Board:
Reappointed: Steve Banta (USS Lexington Representative), Jesse Gilbert (Texas State
Aquarium Representative), Paulette Guajardo (City), Mike Pusley (City), and Everett Roy
(City -Chairman)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6-15)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Item 9 was pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item 9,
seconded by Council Member Barrera. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
6. 23-1836 Approval of the October 31, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
7. 23-1714 Ordinance approving the amended Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Project
& Financing Plans, which includes language regarding revitalization and
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cleaning of the Zone and the creation of a new Rooftop Activation incentive
program; appropriating $1,944,727.00 from the TIRZ #3 fund balance for
additional program expenses recommended by the Downtown Management
District; and amending the operating budget, all as approved by the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas on
September 19, 2023
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033208
8. 23-1664 Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation
and Corpus Christi PATCH, Inc., for the securing and stabilizing of The Ritz
Theatre effective upon signature of the Type B President; appropriating funds in
the amount of $230,000.00 from the Type B Economic Development Fund; and
amending the budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033209
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
9. 23-1716 Motion authorizing execution of two, one-year supply agreements, with two
one-year options, with Arnold Oil Company, of Corpus Christi, for $300,000.00
and with Advance Stores Company, Incorporated, dba Advance Auto Parts, of
Raleigh, North Carolina, for $200,000.00 in a combined amount not to exceed
$500,000.00, and a potential amount of $1,500,000.00 if options are exercised,
for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Ford or equivalent parts for Asset
Management - Fleet, with FY 2024 funding of $417,000.00 from the Fleet
Maintenance Service Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
A Council Member commended the procurement department for their efforts in reviewing
several bids.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-164
10. 23-1649 Resolution authorizing execution of one-year service agreement with two
one-year options, with Crosstown Partners Inc., dba Sames Ford, of Corpus
Christi, for an amount not to exceed $328,200.00, and a potential amount of
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$984,600.00 if options are exercised, for offsite repairs for Ford vehicles for
Asset Management -Fleet, with FY 2024 funding of $300,850.00 from the Fleet
Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033210
Consent - Capital Projects
11. 23-1798 Motion authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 with Callan Marine, LTD,
Galveston, Texas, for the Packery Channel Dredging and Beach Nourishment
Project, in an amount of $400,00.00 for a total amount not to exceed
$3,931,549.00, with FY 2024 funding available from Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone No.2 Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-165
General Consent Items
12. 23-1819 Motion approving the Council Meeting Calendar for Calendar Year 2024
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-166
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
13. 23-1762 Ordinance accepting grant funds from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in
the amount of $15,000.00 to fund overtime and fringe benefits for Corpus Christi
Police Department sworn officers for the Red Cord Initiative Diversion Program;
and appropriating $15,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
14. 23-1764 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grants totaling $181,346.31 from
the Texas Office of the Governor -Homeland Security Grant Division for the State
Homeland Security Program for 57 replacement sets of body armor and a
replacement burn trailer for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Special
Weapons and Tactics and Hostage Negotiation Teams for $181,346.31; and
appropriating $181,346.31 in the FY 2024 Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
15. 23-1754 Ordinance appropriating $105,208.00 into the Health Grant Fund for an increase
in the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program Grant from the Texas
Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide STD/HIV prevention
and control services for calendar year 2024; and authorizing one grant position.
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The total of the Revised Contract, which began on March 1, 2022, shall not
exceed $388,000.00.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:31 p.m. Executive Session
Items 27 and 29 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 2:55 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 16-21)
16. 23-1725 Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Water Arterial Transmission &
Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to extend the contract term to November 7, 2025, and to
increase reimbursement by $109,742.04 for a total not to exceed amount of
$219,096.24 for construction of a 12 -inch water arterial transmission grid
main line for residential development, Royal Creek Estates Unit 7; and
authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater
Trust Fund revenue up to $109,742.04 to reimburse the developer in
accordance with the agreement.(District 5).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
17. 23-1727 Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Water Arterial Transmission &
Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to extend the contract term to December 6, 2025, and to
increase reimbursement by $190,212.64 for a total not to exceed amount of
$374,023.38 for construction of a 12 -inch water arterial transmission grid
main line for residential development, Royal Creek Estates Unit 8; and
authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater
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Trust Fund revenue up to $190,212.64 to reimburse the developer in
accordance with the agreement. (District 5).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
18. 23-1722 Zoning Case No. 0823-02, Thanksgiving Homes, (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 650 Osage Street from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "RS-6/PUD" Single -Family 6 District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
A Council Member and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topic: the depth of the driveway will be approximately 25 feet.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
19. 23-1723 Zoning Case No. 1023-01, MPM Development LP (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 1621 Rand Morgan Road from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District to the "RS -4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District; Providing for a
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penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Development Services Al
Raymond discussed the following topics: a Council Member's request for the City to
work with TxDOT to address traffic concerns on Rand Morgan Road; and to ensure that
residential subdivision setbacks are at least 22 feet.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
20. 23-1413 First public hearing to discuss the annexation of County Road (CR) 22 between
CR 51 and CR 43, being approximately 19.41 acres.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dan McGinn presented information on
the following topics: subject property; 4 mile portion of County Road 22 ROW; proposed
annexation schedule; background; and adjacent parcels with pending petitions.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director McGinn, Director of
Development Services Al Raymond, and Director of Public Works and Streets Ernest De
La Garza discussed the following topics: a concern that retention ponds are not being
adequately maintained by Homeowners Associations; and a request for a cost analysis
of annexing new territories.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
21. 23-1415 Second public hearing to discuss the annexation of County Road (CR) 22
between CR 51 and CR 43, being approximately 19.41 acres.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 22-26)
22. 23-1815 Motion to authorize renewal of an agreement with the United Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce to support the operations and activities of the South
Texas Military Task Force during Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $75,000.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Mayor Guajardo.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-167
23. 23-1620 Motion authorizing the execution of a two-year service agreement with Metepio,
Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, for an amount not to exceed $87,900.00, for a
community health assessment of the Corpus Christi Nueces County Health
District, with FY2024 funding in the amount of $87,900.00 from the HthDist1115
Waiver Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Suckley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-168
24. 23-1577 Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $346,991 from the Coastal Bend
Bays & Estuaries Program Human Uses Team for improvements to the Hans &
Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge; appropriating funds in the amount of $346,991 Grants
Fund; and amending the operating budget
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Parks and Recreation
Robert Dodd discussed the following topics: improvements will include an erosion plan,
along with an 8 -foot wide trail; and a Council Member's request that a tower be installed
at the Wildlife Refuge for birdwatchers.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hunter
25. 23-1768 Ordinance authorizing a real estate sales contract with David S. Ramirez and
Mike S. Ramirez to purchase 68.2 acres of land in the amount of $678,000.00;
appropriating $678,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Airport
Operating Fund; and amending the FY 2024 Operating Budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
26. 23-1690 Motion authorizing the purchase of two water cooled chillers from Trane
Technologies of San Antonio, Texas for the American Bank Center Arena
through the OMNIA Partners Cooperative for Engineering Services for a total not
to exceed amount of $3,054,150.00, with FY 2024 funding available through the
Arena Type A Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert,
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young, and Assistant Director of Contracts and
Procurements Josh Chronley discussed the following topics: this item does not include
the installation or the design work for the two water chillers; whether warranty and
maintenance will be included in the purchase of these chillers; the City retained a firm that
specializes in chillers; and a Council Member's request to ensure that this work is done
under an energy efficient plan.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-169
N. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 27- 29)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 27 and 29. The Council went into
Executive Session at 1:31 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:55
p.m.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 28. The Council went into Executive
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Session at 3:51 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 4:57 p.m.
27. 23-1710 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to the case of Annette Rodriguez v.
City of Corpus Christi, et. al, including potential consideration of fees for
attorneys, engineers, other expert witnesses assisting in this case, deposition
fees, and court costs, and updates on litigation in other cases.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the execution of amendments, agreements and encumbrance of
funds for legal and other professional consulting and expert witness services and
associated court reporter, copy, travel, data, and other costs for the lawsuit of Annette
Rodriguez v. City of Corpus Christi, et al in a total added amount of up to $68,740 with
the law firm of Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, LLP and other providers of services
relevant to said lawsuit.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-170
28. 23-1796 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning industries, infrastructure, and property in the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction, services thereto, industrial district agreements, and
Chapters 42, 43 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code and Texas
Government Code § 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding potential
financial or other incentive(s) to business prospects(s) that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and
with which the City will be conducting economic development negotiations.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
29. 23-1813 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to Texas Tax Code Chapter 311,
Texas Local Government Code § 380.001, et. See. Texas Local Gov't. §
381.001, et. Seq, other statutory provisions related to economic development,
tax increment financing, and developer incentives, and a proposed Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone and associated potential development incentives
for the Barisi Village Development and Texas Government Code § 551.087 to
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discuss and deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
City has received from business prospect(s) that the City seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is
conducting economic development negotiations and to deliberate offers of
financial and/or other incentives to said business prospect(s)
The following motion was considered:
Motion directing staff to prepare a preliminary project and financing plan and ordinance
for the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 6 for the Barisi Village
Development.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Mayor Guajardo.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-171
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:57 p.m.
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Public Cornment & Input Form
Date of
11-14-2023
Meeting
Name John Weber
Address Street Address: 609 Naples St
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Stormwater fee
Agenda
Item Public comment
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Describe The below links are available to read the stormwater fee study.
Feedback:
https://storymaps.arcgis.comjstories/ea6c58a2cbf24c209d0626f08a29160e
https://experience.a rcgis.com/experience/07f98a4be33844668470fdad51fdf869
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FW: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 11-14-2023 - Mariah Boone
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 11-14-2023 - Mariah Boone
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 11-14-2023
Name Mariah Boone
Address Street Address: 710 Ponder Street
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Industrial District Agreements
Agenda Item Number General comment
Describe Feedback: Mayor and Council -
The citizens of Corpus Christi have made it clear
again and again that we do not want any more
industrial district agreements. We want industry
to pay their taxes so that our city has a decent tax
base for community services. Please do not
approve any industrial district agreements.
Additionally, these conversations should occur
publicly, not in executive session. Citizens value
transparency.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mariah Boone
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